Christmas is the most magical time of the year, fondly looked forward to as an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. But Christmas is, of course, most strongly linked with religion, with ...

Here are some Bible verses that reflect the birth of Jesus Christ, which is the entire reason for Christmas. Unfortunately, people get carried away with Santa Claus, Christmas tree, crib, decorations, ...

Billions of people around the world celebrate his birth every year, and hundreds of millions more celebrate the holiday named after him. Whether or not you believe Jesus Christ is the son of God, an ...

Christmas! The mention of Christmas brings forth a flood of images and experiences – celebrations, time off work, church services, credit card debt, and family gatherings. For those who hold a ...

The exact date of Jesus Christ's birth is a contested topic among historians and theologians alike. But regardless of whether Jesus was born on December 25 or not, most Christian denominations agree ...

The Bible says that Christ was born of a virgin, but it does not say why. This silence has encouraged theologians to compose reasons of their own. These reasons, at times, are more ingenuous than wise ...

Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger — an animal feeding bin — ...

In this Christmas season, Bibles around the world will be opened to the second chapter of Luke as people read that gospel’s account of the birth of Jesus. Kathy and I follow the tradition before we ...

On the wall in my church study, I have a precious photograph that was taken in a hospital room a couple of years ago. It’s a picture of a young couple from this church. He’s still wearing the surgical ...